Project, Contract & Procurement Seminars

Project Leadership

Overview:

INTRODUCTION

The early development of project management focused heavily on techniques such as the planning and control of large, multi-functional, multi-organisational projects. Whilst these activities remain central to professional project management, the leadership role of the project professional has been increasingly recognised as a key determinant in delivering success.

This programme focuses on the leadership skills needed in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand high levels of performance from a team that is frequently changing and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

understand the significance of leadership skills to the project professionals and the impact of these skills on project performance

review the key skills needed to be an effective, 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice

learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility

understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance

gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Participants will learn through a range of teaching and personal development methods including presentations, tutorials, real life case studies, worked examples, short team exercises and video presentations. Active participation and involvement will be encouraged throughout the programme to promote the sharing of ideas and expertise within the group.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

This programme aims to help attendees understand the essence of leadership and how to maximise their own leadership potential. Participants will gain valuable insights, models and methods of leadership that will help them develop the leadership skills needed to develop and sustain high performance project teams.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

DAY 1 - Project management and leadership

what is a leader? how much can leadership be learned?

the project environment and the impact of leadership skills

the characteristics of high performance project teams and their leaders